Enjoy this solo piano improvisation by Jovino Santos Neto:
Educational Material
This is where you can download files that I use in the workshops and masterclasses that I present worldwide. All of them are in the PDF format. They can be downloaded to your computer or device for later reading.
GINGA - This is a paper I wrote on the Brazilian swing, also known as "Ginga" (pronounced "jeen-ga"). It has practical advice on how to develop a feel to play several Brazilian rhythms, including samba, baião, frevo and choro.
| ginga.pdf |
Brazilian Piano Styles - This is a survey on the history and development of several Brazilian styles for the piano. It is aimed at pianists of all levels.
| brazilian_piano.pdf |